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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?
(a) Last winter.
(b) Last week.
(c) Last Thanksgiving.
(d) A couple years ago.

2. Why is Willie Duke moving to Roanoke?
(a) To work in a beauty salon.
(b) To live with her aunt.
(c) To go to college.
(d) To work in a restaurant.

3. How long has Rosacoke been dating Wesley?
(a) Six years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six months.

4. What is the source of the noise Rosacoke hears?
(a) A fox.
(b) Wally.
(c) A dog.
(d) A vagabond.

5. What does Rosacoke think Wesley has grown accustomed to during his service in the Navy?
(a) Loose women.
(b) Swearing.
(c) Taking orders.
(d) Bad food.

6. In what city does Wesley live?
(a) Roanoke.
(b) Greensboro.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Virginia Beach.

7. What is Rosacoke going to take to Mildred's baby?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Toys.

8. What does Rosacoke get from Wesley in response to her letter?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A post card.

9. What does Rosacoke look for in the woods?
(a) A spring.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Birds.

10. How old is Rosacoke?
(a) 25.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 21.

11. What does Rosacoke do after the funeral?
(a) Gets a ride with a friend.
(b) Calls a cab.
(c) Begins to walk home.
(d) Waits for Wesley.

12. Where does Rosacoke decide to cool off on the way home?
(a) Under a tree in a meadow.
(b) The ice house.
(c) The diner.
(d) Mr. Isaac's woods.

13. What is Milo's wife's name?
(a) Sybil.
(b) Susie.
(c) Sara.
(d) Sissie.

14. Who is the author of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?
(a) Reynolds Price.
(b) Justin Price.
(c) Price Reynolds.
(d) Reynolds Hall.

15. How did Mildred behave when Rosacoke last saw her?
(a) Joyfully.
(b) Boisterously.
(c) Awkwardly.
(d) Evasively.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person whose funeral Rosacoke is going to attend?

2. Who is the baby of Rosacoke's family?

3. Where does Rosacoke hide when she hears a noise?

4. What was Mildred trying to hide the last time Rosacoke saw her?

5. What was the cause of Mildred's death?

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